The summer holidays are over and the new academic year is beginning so now is a good time for educational institutions to plan their Health
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Occupational lung disease results from the inhalation of harmful mists, vapours, particles or gases. Appropriate preventative measures should be in place to control the risk
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Airborne dusts are of particular concern as they are associated with widespread occupational lung diseases. The health effects are not only caused by exposure to
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Workers who spend a lot of time behind the wheel are often overlooked when it comes to workplace ergonomics even though their ‘workstation’ is less
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A new code which came into effect at the end of May effectively bans local authorities from carrying out “unnecessary” health and safety inspections. The
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The risk assessment process forms the basis of the health and safety protection of trainees, work experience placements and volunteers. A risk assessment begins with
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“Hot-desking” is now a common feature in many office-based environments. The principle is that workstations are used to their maximum potential, particularly where an organisation
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Positive safety culture does reduce accidents The Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) has published a new “white paper” on measuring the safety climate in organisations,
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Most Popular ArticlesRisk assessments are an absolute requirement under health and safety legislation and failure to conduct them is an offence. Risk assessments are designed to ensure
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Many cleaning operations involve the use of chemicals and equipment. Managers must ensure that cleaning staff are appropriately trained and that they are familiar with
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“Hot-desking” is now a common feature in many office-based environments. The principle is that workstations are used to their maximum potential, particularly where an organisation
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The Health and Safety Executive’s estimates[i] show that in the transport and logistics sector, each year around 3% of workers suffer from an illness they
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